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Liverpool based freelance photographer David J Colbran case studies a commercial job for Adidas at the 2025 Manchester Marathon

Out of Home advertising and marathon photography

Out and about on location for another busy day completing a commercial photography project. This time the end client was Adidas and as one of the main sponsors of the Manchester Marathon 2025, they needed coverage of their brand presence in and around the event.

Categories: Photography, Press, Events
Tags: ooh, outdoor, advertising, industry, corporate, business, marathon, marathons

Published on Tue Apr 29, 2025

Liverpool based professional freelance photographer David J Colbran highlights some of his recent creative work and commissions

Recent photography work in Liverpool, Manchester and London

In the last few months, my camera has captured the energy, elegance, and essence of numerous events, from corporate gatherings to public relations campaigns, each presenting its unique challenges and opportunities. Here’s a look at some of my recent projects and how I’ve approached capturing these moments through my lens.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events, People
Tags: conference, conferences, Manchester, ManchesterCentral, corporate, Liverpool, London, commercial, business,

Published on Wed Mar 26, 2025

Experience press and PR photographer available for events at Aintree and in Liverpool over the

Aintree Grand National Liverpool PR Photographer 2025

Currently available to take on commissions for events, PR and celebrations at the Grand National meeting in Aintree 3rd to 5th April - get in touch ASAP - it is a very busy time for me and I get booked up quickly

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events
Tags: facilities, business, commercial, Aintree, interiors, exteriors, PR, PublicRelations

Published on Tue Mar 11, 2025

Liverpool photographer dives into his archives for some live performance images from back in 2009 when Roy came to the UK

Roy Ayers RIP

American vibraphonist, record producer and composer Roy Ayers has passed away aged 85 - RIP. I was lucky enough to see him perform three times. I raided the archive for some live images at Womad in 2009

Categories: Photography, Music
Tags: RoyAyers, RIP, Womad, music, live, performance, world

Published on Thu Mar 6, 2025

How I help businesses in other parts of the world - a UK based photographer explains a little about this microfinancing website

Lend With Care

I've been using Lend With Care for a while - it is a microfinance lending website from CARE International UK. It allows individuals and groups to make small loans to entrepreneurs in low-income countries, helping them improve their lives through business

Categories: Photography, Personal
Tags: finance, charity, investment,

Published on Mon Mar 3, 2025

As an experienced photographer, trust me, I have seen loads of brief documents and drawing on my experience I thought I would share my tips and advice.

Top 6 tips on writing a killer brief for photographers

As an experienced photographer, trust me, I have seen loads of briefing documents. Drawing on my experience I thought I would share my tips and advice on writing that killer brief and getting the best ROI from your photographer.

Categories: Photography
Tags: brief, photographybrief, photobrief, planning, tips

Published on Tue Feb 18, 2025

Experienced conference photographer David J Colbran highlights a multi day conference and awards evening.

Recommended Conference and Awards Photographer case study

Always great to be re-booked on a conference and at the end of the year I covered the Times Higher Education Awards and Conference 2024 photography at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

Categories: Photography, Events
Tags: conference, conferences, business, corporate, education, awards, evening, Birmingham

Published on Wed Jan 29, 2025

Liverpool photographer David J Colbran reviews a very busy year as a PR event and conference specialist , with lots of images from the past 12 months

2024 Business and Corporate Photography: A Year in Review

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on my year in the world of business and corporate photography. A few words and a load of my favourite images from the past 12 months.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events, People, Architecture
Tags: business, commercial, corporate, conferences, conference, gala, evening, event, awards, year, review, 2024

Published on Thu Dec 19, 2024

David J Colbran showcases a multi day multi venue business event at The Crypt, The Anglican Cathedral and St George's Hall

Liverpool conference photographer at 3 iconic venues in the city

A post showcasing a multi day, multi venue business event at The Crypt, The Anglican Cathedral and St George's Hall. Presentations, speakers, drinks reception and a formal gala dinner, it had the lot !

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Events
Tags: conference, conferences, business, corporate, commercial,

Published on Tue Dec 10, 2024

Liverpool photographer David J Colbran blogs about media wall, step and repeat design pop up boards for event and business marketing and promotion.

Media Wall Photography and Event Marketing

From glamorous red carpet photography opportunities to bold and eye-catching backdrops, professional media walls are essential to any major sponsored event or promotion.

Categories: Photography, Press, Events
Tags: events, promotion, marketing, pr, media, wall

Published on Tue Nov 19, 2024

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"David is a highly experienced professional photographer and I would happily recommend him to any potential client. He has delivered excellent results for me on a number of projects over the years and his style is highly consultative at all times. If you need any more details please let me know."

Ian Mountford, Director at Fit for Social PR

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